Bella Bamba Fever

That's right, everyone I know has it! It is called Bella Bamba Fever! Benefit's new release is a new blush called (you guessed it) Bella Bamba. The name itself creates this illusion that it is to be, an amazing product, like that of all their product names. Everyone is talking about it and from what I have gathered, everyone wants to try it; and who wouldn't? I myself am desperate to get my hands on the gorgeous little box!

After watching Fleur De Force's Youtube video, I imediately fell in love with it and couldn't wait to work out when I could purchase it. I do have my doubts however. Due to my very pale complexion, I'm a little worried I will end up looking like a Barbie or (heaven forbid) my Mum's Cousin's wife (now that's a mouthful!) when my sister and I gave her a make-over when I was about 5! Also I have doubts about the price, although it is the same as all their other blushes such as "Dallas" and "Coralista". My main concern is that I will try it, fall in love with it, use it a few times and then forget all about it! I don't wish to spend £23.50 on a blush if this is going to happen, likewise if it looks hideous on me because of my skin colour! Having said that and pushing my doubts aside, I am very excited for Payday so I can contemplate buying it regardless. I fell in love with the packaging first, I must admit. The holographic, foil effect really gets it to stand out and makes you say "Wow, I want it" before you even look inside. But boy when that lid is lifted... you definately have something to say then! It's the most beautiful, feminine, pretty shade of pink I have seen in a long time, especially for a blush.

If any of you have tried it and loved it, then let me know; especially if you also had concerns regarding the price etc. Look forward to hearing from you!

xxxx

"If I'd have known you were comin' I'd have baked a cake..."

Hello blogging world! You may be wondering what's with the title of this new blog post...so, take a wild guess. Have you got it yet? Yes indeed, I did try and bake a cake; this afternoon actually. I love baking but I don't do it very often as I find I usually have to be in the right mood or we simply don't have the ingredients at home!  I was inspired by my friend's Mum, who made the most delicious cake I have ever tasted before (and that's saying alot, as I have a bit of a cheesecake addiction and don't tend to love sponge cakes, tortes etc.) a few weeks ago, so I decided to have a crack at making one myself....

I didn't know the proper recipe so I again, thought I'd just try and do it by myself....big mistake! Oh I forgot to mention what sort of cake it was supposed to be. Drum roll please...... it was supposed to be a Chocolate Nutella Cake!!! Yummy! Now for those of you that are/may be reading this and don't know what Nutella is, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING? Believe me, You haven't lived until you've tried it! It's a hazelnut and chocolate based spread that people usually put on toast, in sandwiches or quite cleverly, on pancakes! Obviously if you are allergic to any nuts DO NOT EAT IT even if you are ok with hazelnuts as it is made in a factory that handles other types.... Anyway back on topic....I had a go at making this delicious cake. I knew basically I was going to make a normal chocolate sponge, add chopped hazelnuts to the mix before putting it in the oven and then topping with the key ingredient; Nutella once baked and cooled. It sounds easy enough in theory.....which it probably is to most people. But not to me apparantly.....

4 words- Flat. As. A. Pancake! It is simply the thinnest sponge I have seen in my entire life! I used self-raising flour, cooked it for a bit longer than instructed, greased the tin etc and it comes out looking like Flat Stanley's face! I must admit, I was quite disheartened when I saw the pitiful cake once I got it out of the tin. But as they say, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! So I smothered it in Nutella, added whole hazelnuts on top for decoration and sat it on the worktop for my Mum to find when she comes home from work....It looks good... if you like the look of flat cake. Well not to worry, I will try again at a later date and I'll let you all know what I do to it next time. In other news! I have a few things I wish to rant- sorry I mean write about in the next few days. I'm not sure why I still insist on writiting these as I am fully aware no one actually reads them, but it's good practice for me.

Thanks for reading if you actually have taken the time to, much appreciated! Don't forget to "Follow" me on here, you can also find me on Twitter; @LauraABuckley and If you fancy, take a look at my Youtube channel: PwoperLaura

Laura xxxx :)